From: Eugenia Beh <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2015 15:00:03 -0500
https://jobs.villanova.edu/postings/8628
Posting Number: 2015938S
Position Title: Acquisitions and Licensing Librarian
Position Type: Staff Recruitment
Type: Internal/External Applicants Work Schedule: FT/12 Month Avg Hours
Week Department: 288-Falvey Library Position
Summary: The Acquisitions and Licensing Librarian leads the acquisition and
licensing of information resources at Falvey Memorial Library. Core
responsibilities include management of all acquisitions activities,
including licensing for library electronic products, ordering and receiving
of library materials in all formats, coordinating with the library’s
finance team to ensure the payment of all acquisition-related invoices;
creating and maintaining tools and services for managing resource
acquisition lifecycle.
Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian order.
Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral
component of Villanova University’s mission. The University is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who
understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and
values.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Leads and coordinates the acquisition, licensing, renewal, and payment of
information resources in consultation with library & university staff,
vendors, and consortia
Negotiates and manages licenses in coordination with the liaison
librarians, Procurement Department, and the Office of General Counsel
(OGC). Collaborates with OGC to develop standard terms and forms for
efficient licensing. Communicates with library and university staff to
promote mutual understanding of and compliance with licensing terms and
principles.
Responsible for maintaining access to and the management of e-resources and
communication regarding changes with appropriate library staff.
Supervises, trains and coordinates team members working in functions
relating to acquisition of print and electronic resources
Develops, maintains and applies a thorough knowledge of best practices,
efficient workflows, and tools for acquisitions, licensing and e-resource
management
Contributes to programs and initiatives of Falvey Library, Villanova
University, and professional organizations, as appropriate
Perform additional duties and assist with special projects as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
MS/MLS/MLIS from an ALA-accredited institution required
Minimum 2 of years experience acquiring, licensing and managing scholarly
electronic resources lifecycle activities
Demonstrated ability to manage a portfolio of scholarly electronic
resources in complex publishing environment
Demonstrated ability to successfully negotiate the acquisition and
licensing of scholarly resources
Knowledge of current issues in acquiring, licensing and managing scholarly
resources
Demonstrated collaborative approach to problem solving and working across
organizational boundaries in service of user needs
Proven ability to set priorities, exercise flexibility in meeting
objectives, and effectively manage multiple projects and assignments
Excellent organizational, analytical and communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to effectively
collaborate with colleagues
Exceptional attention to detail and high degree of accuracy
Experience with acquisition module of an Integrated Library System required.
Experience with an Electronic Resource Management system preferred.
Experience working with MS Office products
Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred: 5+ years of progressively responsible acquisitions and licensing
experience in an academic library.
Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours:
Ability to sit at a computer for extended periods of time. Ability to work
with physical collections in a geographically distributed environment
Special Message to Applicants:
Position will be filled as a Librarian I or II, depending on qualifications
and experience.
Please include contact information for 3 references.
Transcripts are required; copies may be included electronically with
originals provided if granted an interview.
Posting Date: 11/03/2015 Closing Date: Open Until Filled Yes Salary Posting
Information:
Commensurate with experience.
Salary Band: Job Classification: Exempt
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